The Collaborative Value of the Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources

CSUR advocates for rigorous and reliable science based on data and evidence. We are credible to the public because our focus is facts. We are trained energy professionals whose members are drawn from not only industry, but from regulators and academia as well.

CSUR's role is to facilitate accurate, factual and collaborative exchange of technical information relating to the exploration and development of Canada’s unconventional hydrocarbon resources. CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW to help the University of Alberta with their OIL AND GAS SURVEY!

CSUR convenes top technical experts to proactively address today's issues. This is shared though complementary Technical Luncheons for its Members. All Stakeholders can collaborate, share and network in CSUR’s Industry Specific and Topical Workshops, Advanced Technology and Hands-On Core Workshops, and Field Trips.

UPCOMING 2020 EVENTS

Latest Initiative: The CSUR Outreach Program

The CSUR Outreach Program has been created to inform and build collaboration with the student populations of Canadian Universities and communities in order to satisfy their needs for accurate and objective scientific information pertaining to unconventional resource development.

What our members say about CSUR

"I have been singing the praises of CSUR to anyone who will listen! I just want to comment on how impressed I was with the Data and Data Analytics Workshop for the Upstream Oil & Gas Sector. Great content! I understand you created this event in 4 weeks from a member’s idea! This is a model for how to execute on an idea. Incredible!"

Marc Boulet, Data Scientist, Cenovus Energy

"Your University Outreach presentation was definitely appreciated. You stimulated lots of discussion and questions. Most of the students have a strong desire to learn more, especially around the cumulative effects of fracking on bedrock integrity and hydrology."

Professor Tim Stokes, Vancouver Island University

"The University Outreach material was presented in a very clear and concise fashion and gave a good overview of the processes involved in unconventional resource extractions. Overall, a very good summary of the unconventional resource renaissance."

Jeff Johnson, Supervisor, Petroleum Geology, BOGC

"Thanks again for everything. That was one of the best courses I have taken. If it is ever offered again, shoot me a note, because I know I could get 3 or 4 guys going, plus myself." "...excellent job! It was an enriching field trip, and very much appreciated!"

CSUR Field Trip Attendees

As a new engineer in the industry and doctoral researcher, I can't express how important the CSUR events have been to me this year. They have been an amazing opportunity to meet great people and to learn about all the issues I am researching in collaboration with industry.

Scott McKean, M.SC., P.Eng., Ph.D. Student, University of Calgary

Welcome to CSUR's newest members!

We have strong ties to the entire spectrum of interested stakeholders, and interact and engage with them constantly.